Our Team

OWNER / PRINCIPAL

Through ORRganized Events, Amy Orr specializes in association and non-profit event planning and association management.  From educational conferences, to golf tournaments, to fundraising events and outdoor public events, her experience will help make your event planning a seamless process. Long term client relationships  - several continuing  10+ years - have strengthened association  events and memberships.

 With over 20 years of experience in the professional meeting planning industry, Amy Orr has planned events ranging from 30 - 10,000 people.  Prior to establishing her own event planning business in 2007, Amy served as Director of Meetings and Events at the California Chamber of Commerce for five years.  

Amy is experienced in site and venue selection, hotel negotiations, contract analysis, event marketing, and logistics coordination.  Amy became a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) in 2005 and has been an active member of Meeting Professionals International since 2001.  She served on the board of the Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter of Meeting Professionals International from 2005 - 2007 and 2020 - 2022.

SR. EVENT MANAGER

 Carissa has over fifteen years of event experience spanning from large scale events to fundraising. She began her career with Pebble Beach Resorts planning the AT&T Pro-Am and doing prep work for the US Open 2010.  After returning to her hometown in Chico, she continued working in the events field as an Events Director for Canyon Oaks Country Club, followed by a position as the Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator for Enloe Medical Center. She joined the ORRganized Events team in 2018 as an account associate supporting events and communications for clients.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Samantha came to ORRganized Events with over 9 years of project management experience with a large healthcare company. She also served on a local board for several years as treasurer handling multiple  fundraising events. Since joining the ORRganized Events team in 2021, she has worked on  in person and hybrid events ranging from 100-850 attendees handling registrations, tech support support and accounts receivable.  She also oversees membership services and an annual sponsorship program and fulfillment. Her attention to detail makes her a perfect fit for managing finances, registration fees, and member support for our clients. 

Current & Past Clients have included:

American Institute of Architects, California Council
American Red Cross Three Rivers Chapter
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
California Grocers Association
Chico Chamber of Commerce
Chico Air Show, Inc.
Enloe Medical Center Foundation
Managed Services Providers Alliance 

Run For Food Chico / Jesus Center

ORRganized Events was founded in 2007 

 and focuses on corporate and association events. In 2015 it expanded services in the area of association management.

 ORRganized Events brings you a team to partner with your organization - ORRganizing the Details so you can enjoy the event!  

Blending the strength of strategic planning  with detailed project management skills, our team partners with clients to produce successful events year after year.  

How much do your services cost?  

Services are quoted on a project basis, based on the scope of work. Contact us at info@orrganizedevents.com to learn more.

Do you coordinate events outside of California?

Yes, while we're based in California, we have planned events across the United States and Internationally.  We have contacts and resources to find you the best venue and location for your event across the globe.